We don't usually get to do lunch together. This was just one of those rare occasions where we were both off work to enjoy the vast set lunch menus available for the CBD guys during weekday lunch hour. Au Petit Salut indeed lives up to the standard of a decent lunch at a reasonable price. Nicely situated near the booming Dempsey area, this restaurant has a formal yet cosy setting that lures the lunch crowd from all over the island. Spacious dining area for both indoor and alfresco are available, with plenty of sleek looking ceiling fans to ensure a pleasant outdoor dining experience without having to sweat through your shirt.
I was told that the melt-in-the-mouth pan-seared foie gras and tangy lobster bisque with lobster ravioli were fantastic. However, they are not available in the set lunch menu that was priced at $30++, unless you don't mind paying extra to trade your ordinary entree into an executive one. So our lunch bill ended up way above the so called "reasonable price", as I just couldn't resist the temptation of foie gras melting in my mouth! (Mind you, they even have a separate menu for foie gras)
I had the french duck leg confit which was absolutely authentic and crispy, while KH went for the pan seared “Onglet” beef served with confit shallots and french fries. The beef was nicely done but the presentation with the thin french fries was just a tad too simple for our visual stimulation. We ordered the pan seared foie gras separately in addition to our set lunches, and it turned out so fragrant and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. For dessert, I had the traditional creme brulee while KH had the choux buns filled with vanilla ice cream in warm chocolate sauce.
It was indeed a good way to end our delightful lunch with a cup of coffee.
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